The Crossbow: Its Military and Sporting History, Construction and Use - Couverture souple

Payne-Gallwey, Sir Ralph

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1873674074 ISBN 13 : 9781873674079

Editeur : Merlin Unwin Books, 2007

Synopsis

Looks at: crossbow construction, bullet-shooting and bolt-shooting crossbows and unusual crossbow models. Illustrated with original drawings, this reference book is suitable for the historian, weapons connoisseur or crossbowman.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Crossbow was probably introduced to England by the Normans in 1066 and nearly a thousand years later, the fascination for this intruiging and barbaric weapon remains. It has over the centuries defended many a Briton, and is still used today in many countries as a hunting weapon. Here the crossbow is celebrated in Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey's classic study. No stone is left unturned as this fanatical Victorian enthusiast looks at: * crossbow contstruction * bullet-shooting and bolt-shooting * crossbows * unusual models such as the popinjay the Chinese repeating crossbow the ballista and other siege engines Comprehensively illustrated with original drawings and selections from historical manuscripts, this is an essential reference book for the historia, weapon connoisseur, or crossbowman.

Revue de presse

Comprehensively illustrated with original drawings and selections from historical manuscripts, this is an essential reference book for the historian, weapon connoisseur or crossbowman. --Gunmart

The author of this remarkable book, who died 90 years ago, wrote regularly in The Field and was a man of rare character and eccentricity. It is scholarly, charmingly written, profusely illustrated and chock-full of the most fascinating historical detail. --The Field

An eccentric expert in all things projectile, Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey is a hero to the shooting community. This insight into the workings and history of a more combustible nature, this insight into the workings and history of a more rudimentary weapon is fascinating. --Shooting Times & Country Magazine

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Merlin Unwin Books
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1873674074
• ISBN 13: 9781873674079
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 396
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible